BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Tuesday 31 July 2018

LW Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/07/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Red Thread: On Mazes and Labyrinths by Charlotte Higgins—1. Beginnings
  1/5Author Charlotte Higgins explores our ancient fascination with mazes and labyrinths.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/07/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/07/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/07/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Cheryl Meban.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Red Tractor Trouble
  The Red Tractor label defends its practice of warning farmers before they come to inspect.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Wood Sandpiper
  Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the wood sandpiper.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/07/2018
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 6, Paddy Ashdown
  Peter Hennessy invites Paddy Ashdown to reflect on his political life.
3. 09:44
  Daily Service—St Clare of Assisi
  Brother Eunan McMullen leads a reflection on St Clare from San Damiano in Assisi.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Debbie Horsfield, Domestic violence leave, Sherin Khankan, The science of dating
  Domestic violence leave, Debbie Horsfield, Sherin Khankan, and the science of dating.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 4, Episode 2
  2/5Amy meets her great heroine Kate, who urges her to never apologise for being trans.
6. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Peacock
  Brett Westwood looks at the history of a bird which has become a byword for male beauty.
7. 11:30
  Laura Barton's Notes from a Musical Island—Series 3, Cloak of Mist
  Writer Laura Barton listens closely to music on the Isle of Man.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—31/07/2018
  National and international news and the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—31 July 1918 - Cathy Lawrence
  At a nearby shepherd's hut in Dartmoor, Cathy is found in the wilderness.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What's really important in a relationship?
  What's really important in a relationship?
4. 12:56
  Weather—31/07/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—31/07/2018
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Unforgettable—Series 2, RD Laing and Adrian Laing
  Adrian Laing has an imagined chat with his late father, pioneering psychiatrist RD Laing.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—30/07/2018
  Alistair goes too far.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Festival
  Sarah Wooley's comedy drama about festivals and the start of a legendary literary romance.
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 21, Arundel
  Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary experts travel to Arundel Castle.(R)
10. 15:30
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Natalie Merchant (the A-Side)
  5/12Natalie Merchant talks to John Wilson about her 1995 debut solo album, Tigerlily.(R)
11. 16:00
  Whatever Happened To...?—Series 1, The Drama Students
  Lauren Laverne discovers what happened to three drama students who gave it their all.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Hanif Kureishi on David Bowie
  Hanif Kureishi nominates his friend David Bowie as his hero.
13. 17:00
  PM—31/07/2018
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/07/2018 Allegations of vote rigging in Zimbabwe
  The opposition MDC accuses the ruling party of interfering with the will of the people.
2. 18:30
  Jake Yapp's Media Circus—Speech Radio
  2/4Jake casts a sharp satirical ear over speech radio
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/07/2018
  Neil finds himself in trouble.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Love Island, Melvin Burgess, Milos Karadaglic and Joby Talbot, Roy Foster on Brian Friel
  Love Island is over, but what is the cultural impact? Plus Melvin Burgess on his new book.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 4, Episode 2
  2/5Amy meets her great heroine Kate, who urges her to never apologise for being trans.(R)
6. 20:00
  Abortion in the USA
  Philippa Thomas asks whether abortion could be banned in the United States.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Transport Minister Nusrat Ghani
  Minister Nusrat Ghani on the Inclusive Transport Strategy.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Aspirin, Stroke, Best Interests, Lasting Power of Attorney, Bawa Garba
  A baby aspirin for heart attack or stroke, best interests and lasting powers of attorney.
9. 21:30
  Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 6, Paddy Ashdown
  Peter Hennessy invites Paddy Ashdown to reflect on his political life.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Anti-Semitism - Labour action urged
  Anti-Semitism row grows as pressure mounts for Jeremy Corbyn to intervene.
11. 22:45
  Clock Dance by Anne Tyler—7. Decision
  7/10Denise has returned home, but will Willa decide to stay?
12. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 18, Immune System
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at our amazingly complex and clever immune system.(R)
13. 23:30
  The Untold—The Toss of the Coin
  Jackie has a 50-50 chance of developing Huntington's disease. Does she have it?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/08/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Red Thread: On Mazes and Labyrinths by Charlotte Higgins—2. Forbidden Library
  2/5The forbidden library in Umberto Eco's novel and Hereford Cathedral’s mappa mundi.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/08/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/08/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/08/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—'Cool' business brings young people back to rural areas
  Farmers are culling cows early as the dry weather causes fodder shortages.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hoopoe
  Kate Humble presents the hoopoe.(R)

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